MacCONKEY AGAR (as per USP/EP/BP/JP) (VEG.)

MacCONKEY AGAR (Veg.) is used for the isolation, enumeration and enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae. The medium is
designed to selectively isolate Gram-negative and enteric (normally found in the intestinal tract) bacilli and differentiate
them based on lactose fermentation. Subsequently, MacConkey Agar is recommended for use in microbiological
examination of foodstuffs and for direct plating / inoculation of water samples for coliform counts. This media is also
accepted by the Standard Methods for the Examination of Milk and Dairy Products and pharmaceutical preparations. The
medium is prepared in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/EP/JP/BP/IP.

for isolation, enumeration and enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae